Geography of the United States Virgin Islands
Saint John is one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea and a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in the Caribbean. The diocese comprises the overseas dependency of the U.S. Virgin Islands, specifically the islands Saint Thomas, Saint Croix and Saint John. The diocese is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Washington. Bishops of Saint Thomas are members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and also enjoy observer status with the Antilles Episcopal Conference.
Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands is the main town on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. According to the 2000 Census, Cruz Bay has a population of 2,743 people.
John Oley is a settlement on the island of Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands.
Adrian is a neighborhood on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. Much of this area is part of Virgin Islands National Park. The Catherineburg Sugar Mill Ruins are in Adrian. The only grove of bamboo on St. John can be found here, to the east of John Head Road.
Bordeaux is a neighborhood on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is named for Mount Bordeaux, the highest point on the island. Most of this area is part of Virgin Islands National Park.
Concordia is an area on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is located on the south east corner of the island, near Salt Pond Bay. Much of the area is part of Virgin Islands National Park. Concordia Eco-Resort is located here.
East End is a settlement on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. Much of the area is a private housing development. Hansen Bay is a popular beach in East End that includes a snack shack. The owner of the property adjacent to the beach charges visitors for parking and beach access. A floating bar, called Angel's Rest, frequently anchors in East End bays. Bar patrons must swim out to the bar from the beach.
Enighed, Saint John is the neighborhood on Enighed Hill adjacent to the town of Cruz Bay on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. While technically outside the Cruz Bay quarter, it is locally considered to be part of Cruz Bay. The port facility at Enighed Pond handles cargo and car barges.
Fish Bay is a bay and neighborhood on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. Most of this area is part of Virgin Islands National Park.
Hermitage is an area of Virgin Islands National Park on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is located along the north side of Coral Bay, between the town of Coral Bay and the island's inhabited East End. The mangroves of Princess Bay, inside the National Park, are a popular kayaking and snorkeling spot.
Johns Folly is a neighborhood on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is located on the east side of the island, south of Coral Bay and north of Salt Pond Bay.
L'Esperance is a former plantation on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is uninhabited and part of Virgin Islands National Park. The L'Esperance trail is maintained by the National Park Service.
Leinster Bay is a bay and former sugar cane plantation on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is uninhabited and part of Virgin Islands National Park. Visitors can park at Annaberg and hike the Leinster Bay trail to access the bay, which is a popular snorkeling spot. Waterlemon Cay is a small cay in Leinster Bay. The ruins of the plantation's estate house can be reached by continuing past the bay and up the Johnny Horn Trail.
Mount Pleasant is an area of Virgin Islands National Park on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is located between Maho Bay and Centerline Road. This area is uninhabited and its name has fallen out of use.
Sieben is a former plantation on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. Homes in this area are considered by the local government to be located in Remainder Fish Bay. The Sieben plantation ruins are accessible via the L'Esperance Trail. Most of this area is part of Virgin Islands National Park. The only baobab tree on St. John is near the Sieben ruins.
Susannaberg is a neighborhood on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. Part of this area is inside Virgin Islands National Park. The island's medical clinic, lumberyard, and several other businesses are located in Susannaberg.
Annaberg is a settlement on the island of Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.
